No sirs. No. Your opinion is un-nuanced and therefore incorrect.

I know you’re half kidding but people will actually believe this.

The state should definitely vote for Trump again so he can get going on all that infrastructure spending.

Downforce, slicks, no weight.

You think it’s “this generation” not buying Priuses? “This generation” isn’t buying cars at all in large numbers - it’s families and the older set that are finally getting the truck/SUV they secretly wanted the whole time they were driving a Prius when gas was expensive.

Most likely they just mean an AC induction motor rather than a PMM. Less power dense but cheaper due to no magnets but more than that thing due to the copper on both sides, but likely more power dense as a result. 

You think that if someone has ample power to pass... in a passing lane, a passing lane that was put there by traffic engineers, as many cars can do so.... - and can do it safely, they deserve to die?

Subaru’s problem is efficiency/emissions, not form factor. If they wanted more power, they could just turbo it.

It’s a differentiator and they can’t compete directly with larger mfr’s on engine quality.

Passing the ridiculously slow drivers in the mountains in the NW. Merging into traffic easily. Being able to hustle up the hill to ski with four friends on board at high elevation.

Having enough power to safely pass said Vanagons is in my top three requirements for a vehicle - for my sanity.

Crosstrek owners get a bit salty about it.

Which Car And Driver previously tested to be around 9.2 seconds.

Here in the NW we get warmer wetter snow and roads become ice rinks very quickly when driven on.

I use these too. They actually have better steering feel than my somewhat cheaper Conti summer tires - Pirelli does make a nice product.

I use Pirelli performance winters and outside of an actual aggressive spirited driving session they drive just as well as my summers. This is on a sporty car so it already has a surplus of grip but they are excellent wet/dry tires as well, in fact they have better steering feel than my Summers.

We don’t get anything cool in the states.

Porsche uses variable geometry turbos which make a huge difference. Combined with direct injection it really is very very good.

True, but when you’re chugging bottle service booze at a nightclub you’re typically not taking the time to dwell on the peaty earthiness of an Islay scotch or the smooth finish of a higher end bourbon.

It basically did though, but the capsule separates before/as it’s going to bits.